Moreover the word of the Lord came to me, saying:
Destruction is in its midst; oppression and deceit do not depart from its marketplace.
Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a reproach to any people.
How the faithful city has become a prostitute! She was full of justice; righteousness lodged in her, but now murderers.
Why do you cry because of your affliction? Your sorrow is incurable. Because of the multitude of your iniquities, because your sins are numerous, I have done these things to you.
You shall be fuel to the fire; your blood shall be in the midst of the land. You shall be no more remembered, for I the Lord have spoken.
Now you, son of man, will you judge, will you judge the bloody city? Indeed, you shall show her all her abominations.
